It’s my favorite time of year – sale time! The Sephora VIB sale is coming up November 11 – 14 and it’s time to score 20% off everything. VIB Rouge was lucky enough to get first dibs, but there are still plenty of items for us VIBs. I also end up requalifying for VIB through my purchases through this sale (timing!) I was never that into beauty and skincare. But that all changed in my 30s and I get products that are worth the money. I’ve stocked up my cart with both essential items as well as splurges. I need to stock up again on foundation and get a good foundation brush as well. I’m going for the Shiseido Foundation Brush since it’s pretty well recommended. But I also wanted to try out a few new items so the Grand Hotel Café palette and Ambient® Lighting Palette seem like good bets.

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I’ll admit it. I have pretty mediocre eyelashes. They are an average length and average to less to average thickness (I’ll attribute that to genetics – thanks dad!) But a few years ago, I discovered the Shu Uemera eyelash curler and the heavens (or my eyes) opened up. I use my eyelash curler every, single day!
Am I going to the office? Curl lashes
Am I heading to the gym? Curl lashes
Am I doing some grocery shopping? Yep, gonna curl my lashes.I find that a quick curl (which can be a bit funky to master because you may pinch your lid) really opens up your eyelashes and eyes. Then an additional dab of mascara may really make your eyes pop. It is truly a beauty product staple for me.

I picked the Shu Uemera eyelash curler when I first saw it in In Style Magazine (it is a consistent beauty winner brand). But I also mention Shiseido pads because 1) Shu Uemera does not sell silicone pad refills so I use Shiseido ones which were slightly stiff at first but are great now and 2) Shiseido is listed on Sephora with decent reviews and on sale so it is worth a try.